Son of a Gun
Bodies Without Organs Lyrics


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Son of a gun son of a gun
Son of a gun son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh

Have you seen the knight in a shining armor
Have you seen the guy who can walk the walk
Seven deadly sins number eight of wonders
Seven days a week like he talks the talks

Cause tonight is alright for fighting
And he fights like a son of a gun
Son of a gun aah aah

Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun

Did you see the flash from the clash at midnight
Did you see the smoke at the tunnel's end
Every time he's back on the track it feels right
Every broken bone he can bend to mend

Cause tonight is alright for fighting
And he fights like a son of a gun
Son of a gun aah aah

Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun

Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun




Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun
Oh oh oh oh oh son of a gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bodies Without Organs' song Son of a Gun tell the story of a fearless, strong-willed protagonist who is unafraid to take on any obstacle or challenge that comes their way. The song compares them to a knight in shining armor, a symbol of bravery and heroism. The lyrics also reference the seven deadly sins, suggesting that this protagonist is not only brave but also flawed and human. The song suggests that this protagonist is someone who doesn't just talk the talk, but also walks the walk, and is willing to fight for what they believe in.


The chorus of the song, "Son of a gun," is a play on words, as it can be interpreted as either a term of endearment or a derogatory expression. However, in the context of the song, it seems to be used as an expression of admiration and respect for the singer. The verses describe the singer's feats of strength and bravery, from being able to bend and mend broken bones to fighting with the ferocity of a "son of a gun." The lyrics ultimately convey the message that the singer is a force to be reckoned with, and they won't back down from any challenge.


Line by Line Meaning

Son of a gun son of a gun
This line is repeated several times throughout the song and is an exclamation of excitement, admiration, or surprise for the subject being described.


Have you seen the knight in a shining armor
Have you seen the brave and chivalrous hero who appears to be perfect and flawless, like he is straight out of a fairytale?


Have you seen the guy who can walk the walk
Have you seen the man who not only talks the talk, but also has the ability to follow through with his words and prove his capabilities?


Seven deadly sins number eight of wonders
He embodies both the dreadful qualities of the seven deadly sins and the awe-inspiring qualities of the eighth wonder of the world.


Seven days a week like he talks the talks
He is consistent in his words and actions, always maintaining the same level of confidence and swagger, every day of the week.


Cause tonight is alright for fighting
This is a reference to the song 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' by Elton John, the original artist of the song that BWO cover. It suggests that tonight is a time for excitement and recklessness, and the subject is ready to take on any challenge.


And he fights like a son of a gun
This line emphasizes the subject's fighting skills and determination, and describes him as someone who fights with intensity and energy.


Did you see the flash from the clash at midnight
Did you witness the brief and brilliant explosion of light that occurred during the battle that took place in the middle of the night?


Did you see the smoke at the tunnel's end
Did you observe the cloud of smoke that appeared at the entrance of the tunnel, possibly as a result of the battle or the subject's victory?


Every time he's back on the track it feels right
Whenever he returns to his arena or domain, everything falls into place and it feels like he is exactly where he is meant to be, doing what he was destined to do.


Every broken bone he can bend to mend
He is so tough and resilient that even when he suffers physical damage or injury, he has the strength and ability to heal and recover from his wounds.




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